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Breakdancer Abel and bowler Jakolien are ready for the Special Olympics

Breakdancer Abel and bowler Jakolien are ready for the Special Olympics

The Special Olympics, a sporting event for athletes with intellectual disabilities, will be held in Haarlem this June with nearly 3,000 participants. Local athletes Abel Geerlof, a 24-year-old breakdancer, and Jakolien Schaap, a 73-year-old bowler, are among those preparing to compete in the games.

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